| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving West Virginia Newsletter for Friday March 13, 2026 ( 13 items ) |
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American School Counselor Association Announces 2026 RAMP Schools
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 12 -- The American School Counselor Association issued the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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American School Counselor Association Announces 2026 RAMP(R) Schools
This year, 208 schools in 34 states received the Recognized ASCA Model Program(R) (RAMP(R)) designation. These schools will be honored during a special ceremony at the ASCA Annual Conference in New Orleans, La., in July for making an exemplary commitment to their school counseling program.
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Booker, Capito, Sewell, Rogers Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Address Wastewater Needs of Low-Income Households
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker, Capito, Sewell, Rogers Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Address Wastewater Needs of Low-Income Households
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) as well as U.S. Representatives Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Mike Rogers (R-AL) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Rural Decentralized Water Systems Reauthorization Act, legislation tha
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Capito Joins Colleagues in Introducing Resolution Honoring Girls Scouts of the USA
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Capito Joins Colleagues in Introducing Resolution Honoring Girls Scouts of the USA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined colleagues in introducing a resolution recognizing the 114th birthday of the Girl Scouts of the USA and celebrate its historic legacy of empowering girls and building powerful female leaders across the country.
"Girl Scouts of the
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Capito Leads Colleagues in Letter Opposing Foreign Practices Undermining American Steelworkers
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Capito Leads Colleagues in Letter Opposing Foreign Practices Undermining American Steelworkers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) led colleagues in writing a letter to Amy Karpel, Chair of the U.S. International Trade Commission, pushing back against efforts by foreign nations to manipulate and undercut the American rebar indu
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Chairman Capito Asks Witnesses About Impacts of Diesel Engine Derates on Public Safety, Agriculture
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Capito Asks Witnesses About Impacts of Diesel Engine Derates on Public Safety, Agriculture
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to examine S. 3135, the Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act.
During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked Ryan Anderson, Commissione
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Commerce Committee Advances Five Nominations, Coast Guard Promotions
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Commerce Committee Advances Five Nominations, Coast Guard Promotions
Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced five nominations for roles at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Surface Transportation Boa
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Two Maryland Residents Admit to Drug Trafficking in the Eastern Panhandle
CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, March 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release:
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Two Maryland Residents Admit to Drug Trafficking in the Eastern Panhandle
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Two Maryland residents have admitted to selling illegal narcotics in Berkeley County, West Virginia, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey.
Terrell Antonio Henderson, 34, of Halethorpe, Maryland, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting
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VIDEO: Capito Joins NewsNation's "Katie Pavlich Tonight"
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Capito Joins NewsNation's "Katie Pavlich Tonight"
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To watch Senator Capito's interview, click here or on the image above.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Katie Pavlich on NewsNation to discuss ongoing operations in Iran and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown.
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ON THE DHS SHUTDOWN: " This is a complete
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W.Va. Secretary of State Warner Reports 1,733 New State Business Registrations for February 2026
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 12 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,733 New WV Business Registrations for February of 2026
The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,733 new businesses statewide during the month of February according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Counties that led the state in total businesses registered in February include Berkeley, Kanawha, Monongalia
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W.Va. State Treasurer Pack Issues Commentary: Congress Must Invest in Skilled American Labor - Pass the Jumpstart Savings Act
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 11 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following commentary on March 10, 2026:
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Congress Must Invest in Skilled American Labor: Pass the Jumpstart Savings Act
President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance understand that domestic manufacturing is crucial to the national security of our country. For decades, we put the lust for cheap consumer goods over supporting America-based businesses and jobs. This has decimated communities a
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West Liberty University Dental Hygiene Program Earns Continued Accreditation Without Reporting Requirements
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, March 13 -- West Liberty University issued the following news:
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West Liberty University Dental Hygiene Program Earns Continued Accreditation Without Reporting Requirements
West Liberty University's Sarah Whitaker Glass School of Dental Hygiene has once again received accreditation status of "approval without reporting requirements" from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), reaffirming the program's longstanding commitment to educational excellence a
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White House: Trump Effect - A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump's Second Term
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The White House issued the following news on March 10, 2026:
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TRUMP EFFECT: A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump's Second Term
Since President Donald J. Trump took office, his unwavering commitment to revitalizing American industry has spurred trillions of dollars of investments in U.S. manufacturing, production, and innovation -- and the list only continues to grow.
Here is a non-comprehensive running list of new U.S.-based investments in Pre
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Wildlife Society: JWM - Restoring Mines Improves Frog Diversity
BETHESDA, Maryland, March 12 (TNSjou) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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JWM: Restoring mines improves frog diversity
Restoring forests at old coal mines can boost species richness for frogs and toads in Appalachia.
"Wetlands in the very young forests that were recently planted had overall higher species richness in both Kentucky and West Virginia compared to these unaltered wetlands and mature forests," said Steven Price, a profes
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